Fishing

updated 5/14/14

Fishing at The Fort

FACTS: as posted on Fort Fiends .net

• You do not need a fishing license to fish at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
  
• All fishing is catch and release
  
• You can fishing equipment at the bike barn or use your own equipment (see below)
  
• Worms are also available at the bike barn (see below)
  
• Fishing is restricted to canals and the waterway behind the bike barn (there's a small dock there)
  
• Fishing is not allowed on the beach, marina area, or off the main marina dock. (see below)
  
• Children under 12 that wish to rent fishing equipment must be accompanied by an adult 18+
  

EQUIPMENT RENTALS AND BAIT: as posted on Fort Fiends .net

Cane Poles = $4/hour or $8.86/day - Family Fishing (up to 6 people) = $12.50/hr

Casting Rod = $8/30 min or $14.00/day

Worms/Wrigglers = $5/pkg

Nightcrawlers = $6/pkg

ADVICE FROM SOME FORT FIEND FISHERMEN:as posted on Fort Fiends .net

"One thing that I have found is that lures don't work well at the fort, I see very few and I mean VERY FEW people catch anything on a lure. "

Live bait seems to work best, but fried chicken skin from Trails End fried chicken and hot dogs also seem to be popular with the Fort fish.

"People might want to know that you are not suppose to fish off the docks or the beach at Clementine Beach, although people do very early in the morning or after dark at night.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

There are alligators in the ponds, lakes and canals around the Fort

"...I have seen one under the dock at my secret fishing spot two years in a row, once came out after my fish and once when an otter went under the dock and flushed him out. "

If you spot an alligator, report it to Fort management immediately.

These photos were taken by Fort Fiends member TNBob...

GUIDED FISHING EXCURSIONSas posted on Fort Fiends .net

Daily fishing excursions generally leave the marina at 7am, 10am and 1:30pm, but check the current schedule when you arrive for exact days/times. Excursions are 2 hours long and limited to 5 guests.

Excursions include a professional guide, beverages (non-alcoholic), fishing gear and a dozen shiners. Bay Lake is known for large-mouth bass.

Most excursions are on pontoon boats, accommodating up to 5 people. Nitro Bass Boats (2 guests) are available for more experienced fishermen (no live bait).

COST:as posted on Fort Fiends .net

7am or 10am Excursion Departure

2 hrs = $270

4 hrs = $455

Afternoon Excursion Departure

2 hrs = $235

NOTES:as posted on Fort Fiends .net

• Arrive approx. 10-15 minutes prior to departure
  
• Guests are not allowed to bring their own food, beverage, or coolers.
  
• Children under age 12 must wear a Personal Flotation Device. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  

Reservations are required – call 407-WDW-BASS

Credit card or resort ID required at time of reservation. You will not be charged until after your excursion.

CANCELLATIONS:as posted on Fort Fiends .net

24 hour notice required. Guests who do not show up or cancel at least 24 hours prior will be charged full cost of the excursion.